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Chapter 487: Jiuyuan Rock Prison
A while ago, when Liang Jin's real body was on duty in the palace, his eyes often fell on the map of [Thousand Mile Tracking], and he was secretly puzzled.

How could Zhao Bao stay in that remote place called Zanglongling in Jinzhou for such a long time without showing any signs of moving?

At that time, Liang Jin only thought that Zhao Bao was carrying out a secret mission of the detective factory, and the journey was dangerous, so he delayed his trip.

After all, [Thousand Mile Tracking] showed that Zhao Bao was still alive, so Liang Jin didn't think about it anymore and put the matter aside for the time being.

But who could have expected that Zhao Xiling would mention that the Zanglong Ridge where Zhao Bao was located would be such a harsh and dangerous place, filled with poisonous miasma all year round and rarely visited by people.

This made Liang Jin feel worried.

at this time.

Zhao Xiling's eyes moved around, scanning everyone, and continued:
"Since you've all heard of Dragon Burial Ridge, have you ever heard of the Nine Abyss Prison?"

As soon as these words were spoken, confusion appeared on most people's faces and they looked at each other, obviously knowing nothing about this place.

Even Gu Jinfu, the experienced third-in-command of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, shook his head slightly, his eyes full of confusion.

Only Canxin's face was as calm as water, with a hint of understanding flashing in her eyes. It was obvious that she knew something about the Jiuyuan Rock Prison.

Seeing this, Zhao Xiling smiled at Canxin and said softly:

"I know this is the secret of the Six Gates."

"But now that everyone present is one of our own, Zanxin, why not briefly explain this to everyone?"

After receiving Zhao Xiling's order, Canxin no longer had any concerns. He nodded slightly and spoke to everyone:
"Jiuyuan Rock Prison is a celestial prison located in the Dragon Burial Ridge."

"It's just that this prison has been abandoned for decades."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but feel surprised, frowned, and whispered to each other.

The Heavenly Prison was usually set up in the capital, at the feet of the emperor, making it easy for the Six Gates to supervise it, and was rarely set up outside the city.

Not to mention, it is set in a dangerous place like Zanglongling, where there are deep mountains and old forests and poisonous insects and ferocious beasts roaming everywhere.

This prison must be hiding many unknown secrets and must be unusual.

really.

Zanshin cleared his throat and continued to explain:
"Back then, Emperor Taizu founded the Daqian Dynasty and swept across the eighteen rebel kings. After countless bitter battles, he finally pacified the world."

"But the empire had just been settled, and the situation was still unstable. To prevent thieves from using the names of the rebel kings to continue their rebellion, Emperor Taizu issued an edict to secretly imprison the eighteen captured rebel kings in the Jiuyuan Rock Prison on Zanglong Ridge."

"Afterwards, a poisonous miasma suddenly erupted from beneath the Burial Dragon Ridge. It spread like a raging tide, enveloping the entire mountain. Everyone in the Nine Abyss Rock Prison was not spared and all died from the poisoning."

"From then on, the Jiuyuan Rock Prison was completely abandoned and became a forbidden place where no one set foot."

Canxin was still the same as always, his words were concise and clear, and with just a few words, he was able to make people understand the whole story.

But if you think about it carefully, many details are still shrouded in mystery and confusion.

Liang Jin had heard something about the Eighteen Rebel Kings.

It is said that in the last years of the Dayu Dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, the people were living in poverty, and many heroes emerged, among whom the Eighteen Rebel Kings were the most famous.

They each occupied a region, had their own troops and were very powerful.

Finally, Emperor Taizu of Daqian, with his outstanding military talent and extraordinary leadership charisma, defeated the eighteen rebel kings one by one and established the Daqian Dynasty.

However, Emperor Taizu did not kill these eighteen rebel kings.

This is because most of these rebel kings are deeply loved and supported by the people within their respective spheres of influence.

As Daqian was newly established, many things needed to be done, and it was urgently necessary to appease the people and stabilize the situation in the world.

Therefore, Emperor Taizu of Daqian only imprisoned the eighteen rebel kings at that time, treated them with courtesy, and gave them relatively generous treatment.

The eighteen rebel kings were also grateful for the kindness of Emperor Taizu of Daqian and were willing to serve him wholeheartedly. They were so moved that they wrote letters back to their respective spheres of influence to help Emperor Taizu stabilize the situation and persuade their subordinates to submit to Daqian.

Afterwards, Emperor Taizu, mindful of the contributions of the eighteen rebel kings, wanted to appoint them as vassal kings in various regions, release them back to their respective vassal states, and jointly govern the world.

But who would have thought that at this time, an infectious disease suddenly broke out in the prison, and the eighteen rebel kings and many prisoners unfortunately contracted the disease and died.

This is a widely circulated saying in the world.

But who could have known that the eighteen rebel kings were actually imprisoned in this unknown secret prison in the Dragon Burial Ridge.

They did not die from illness, but were poisoned by the miasma that broke out.

It seems that there are inevitably many discrepancies between these rumors and the actual situation, and the truth is often hidden behind a lot of fog.

At this moment, Jiang Duanchao could no longer suppress his doubts and could not help but ask:
"Could it be that the heavenly secret manual is in the Jiuyuan Rock Prison on the Burial Dragon Ridge?"

When everyone heard this, their eyes all turned to Zhao Xiling, their eyes full of anticipation and curiosity.

Zhao Xiling nodded gently and continued:

"That's right. Emperor Taizu once obtained a heavenly secret book called 'Yin Fu Long She Jing'."

"But the martial arts recorded in this secret book are too evil. Once leaked to the world, it will inevitably cause great suffering and trigger a huge disaster."

"Emperor Taizu, with his heart set on the world and his foresight, sealed the Yin Fu Long Tu Jing in the Jiuyuan Rock Prison, preventing it from ever seeing the light of day."

"But who knew that a poisonous miasma would suddenly break out, and everyone in the Nine Abyss Rock Prison tragically died in the miasma. The 'Yin Fu Long Mei Jing' remains deep in the prison, with no one interested in it."

"I believe that martial arts don't distinguish between good and evil. Righteousness and evil are determined entirely by the heart of the martial artist. Just like a sword, in the hands of a gentleman, it can uphold justice and eliminate all evil in the world; in the hands of a butcher, it will slaughter the innocent and bring endless bloodshed."

"So, I want to take this 'Yin Fu Long She Jing' out of the Jiuyuan Rock Prison."

Having said this, Zhao Xiling's eyes slowly scanned the people present, revealing a hint of anticipation and deep meaning:

"When the time comes, I will select the one who is most loyal to the royal family and bestow it upon him."

When everyone heard this, there was not much fluctuation on their faces, and their expressions were as calm as water.

They are all old foxes who have been in the underworld for many years. How could they be deceived by Zhao Xiling's words that are so full of loopholes?

They also say that there is no right or wrong in martial arts, and whether it is right or wrong depends entirely on the martial artist. Even a three-year-old child can understand this truth, and it is simply nonsense to say it out loud.

If there really was a heavenly secret manual, why would the royal family hide it in the Jiuyuan Rock Prison instead of practicing it themselves?

Why did you have to wait until now for Zhao Xiling to reveal it?

Everyone knows the tricks here like a mirror.

When Zhao Xiling saw everyone's expressions, she roughly guessed what they were thinking.

So, she could only sigh helplessly and said:

"It seems that I can only tell the truth."

"Indeed, Emperor Taizu did practice this 'Yin Fu Long She Jing' and achieved some success."

"Emperor Taizu's martial arts skills are unparalleled, his comprehension is astonishing, and his talent in martial arts training is a rare prodigy that is rarely seen in a thousand years."

"But unfortunately, his descendants all have mediocre talents and comprehension, and their qualifications are ordinary. Even among his grandchildren, it is still difficult to find a slightly outstanding genius."

"Emperor Taizu was extremely disappointed. He also knew that possessing a priceless treasure like Heavenly Rank Martial Arts without sufficient strength would undoubtedly bring disaster. Even the royal family would be coveted and put in danger."

"That's why Emperor Taizu hid this heavenly secret manual in the Jiuyuan Rock Prison and established a family rule that only true geniuses among the royal descendants could go to the Jiuyuan Rock Prison to retrieve the manual and practice."

After hearing this, everyone finally nodded slightly.

Although the truth of Zhao Xiling's statement is still unknown, compared with the previous one, it is at least logically tenable.

As the saying goes, like fathers, like sons, like daughters, but the Zhao royal family of Daqian has been getting weaker with each generation.

The talent for martial arts did not seem to be inherited well by the descendants of the Zhao family through bloodline.

But this seems normal.

The worse the living environment, the more ambitious a person is to move up, and the more likely he is to practice martial arts at all costs in the hope of changing his fate.

The richer and more comfortable a noble person is, the more likely he is to indulge in pleasure and live a life of drunkenness and dreams, and the less likely he is to risk his life to practice martial arts arduously.

It was precisely because the descendants of the Zhao royal family were getting worse and worse that the Daqian Dynasty became riddled with problems, precarious and full of crises in just a few decades.

Zhao Xiling continued:
"You are all knowledgeable people, so I won't tell you anything empty."

"Although Daqian appears to be relatively peaceful on the surface and its people live and work in peace and contentment, undercurrents are already surging and crises are lurking everywhere."

"As a princess, I shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting Daqian and am willing to dedicate everything to it."

"I have also seen clearly that it is difficult for a genius to appear in the royal family nowadays. It is meaningless to guard the treasure mountain in vain."

"Therefore, I am willing to go against my ancestral teachings and take out the Heavenly Grade Secret Book to recruit loyal and righteous people who are willing to be loyal to the Emperor and Daqian, so as to stabilize the situation in Daqian."

"So, please help me!"

Having said this, Zhao Xiling actually stood up with an elegant posture, bowed to everyone, her eyes full of sincerity and expectation.

Everyone was shocked and hurriedly stood up to return the greeting, with a hint of panic on their faces. It was obvious that they did not expect the princess to condescend so much.

But at the same time, everyone's eyes were flickering, and it was obvious that they were secretly calculating their own little plans in their hearts.

Especially Liang Jin, who spoke without thinking:
"I'd like to support the princess!"

"And I think we should set off immediately without further delay."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look at Liang Jin with contempt.

Didn’t this guy always like to act deep and indifferent?
Why is it that when he heard about the heavenly secret book, he was more anxious than anyone else and couldn't keep his composure?

Little did they know that Liang Jin’s main goal now was not to obtain the heavenly secret book, but to save Zhao Bao!
He already understood why Zhao Bao had not moved for such a long time in the Dragon Burial Ridge. It was because Zhao Bao was trapped.

Although he is not dead yet, problems will definitely arise as time goes on.

That's why Liang Jincai needs to rush over to rescue him in time without any delay.

Zhao Xiling was quite satisfied with Liang Jin's proposal. A hint of approval flashed in her eyes, and she immediately said:

"It's rare for a great and virtuous teacher to have such a heart. He seems to be a loyal and righteous man."

"Please all learn more from the great and virtuous teacher."

"Okay, let's get ready and head out! We'll discuss the details on the way."

"This matter requires everyone's concerted efforts, so I hope everyone will put aside their past grudges and help me obtain the secret manual first."

Everyone stood up, their expressions solemn. Liang Jin strode forward, stretched out his hand and pushed open the door of the secret room, and walked out first.

Outside, the atmosphere was a little tense.

All the people from the Red Fire Sword Sect in the base were glaring at each other. The object of their hatred was Ye Xianqing, the elder of the Purple Cloud Sword Sect.

Ye Xianqing had a look of contempt, sarcasm and disdain on his face. It was obvious that they had just had a fierce argument, and the air seemed to be filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

Liang Jin strode over, his expression stern, and asked:
"what happened?"

When the disciples of the Red Fire Sword Sect saw Liang Jin coming, it was like seeing the dawn in the darkness, and they instantly felt more confident.

Jiang Lengxue was also among the disciples, but she avoided looking directly at Liang Jin. It was obvious that Liang Jin's previous scolding had left her with lingering fears, and she didn't dare to approach Liang Jin easily.

Finally, it was Yin Yuexing, the elder of the Red Fire Sword Sect, who stepped forward and said respectfully:
"Master, this guy is speaking rudely to our sect again!"

When Liang Jin heard this, his eyes instantly became icy cold and he looked at Ye Xianqing coldly.

Ye Xianqing felt Liang Jin's gaze which was as real as substance, and he instantly lost his relaxed and disdainful look. The smile on his face instantly disappeared, and he became a little serious and solemn.

Facing a third-rank warrior, the overwhelming sense of oppression would make anyone feel as if a huge mountain was pressing down on their heart.

At this moment, Jiang Duanchao, who had just walked out of the secret room, saw this, frowned tightly, walked over quickly, and asked in a bad tone:

"Great and Good Master, what do you want to do?"

Seeing this, the people who came out later all frowned slightly and looked worried.

Didn’t Her Royal Highness the Princess just ask everyone to put aside their past grudges?
No matter how you look at it, it seems that the conflict is about to break out and the war will be reignited.

Liang Jin ignored Jiang Duanchao completely, as if he were air.

He stretched out his finger, pointed directly at Ye Xianqing, and asked Yin Yuexing:
"Did this person harm any of my disciples just now?"

As he spoke, Liang Jin's murderous intent surged out without any concealment, like a surging wave, making people shudder.

He has always been protective of his own shortcomings.

Especially today, according to the plan, he should have eliminated all the people from the Ziyun Sword Sect.

Even though he has put this matter aside for the time being because of the Heavenly Grade Secret Manual, it does not mean that he can tolerate others taking advantage of the situation and provoking him at every step!
Hearing this, Ye Xianqing frowned and felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

Jiang Duanchao's face quickly showed anger, and he asked loudly:

"Great and Good Master, what do you mean?"

Unfortunately, his question was still completely ignored by Liang Jin, like a stone sinking into the sea, without any response at all.

Yin Yuexing answered truthfully:
"The ones who harmed our disciples were two elders from the other Purple Cloud Sword Sect. Han Lingxiao and Qu Hongxiao have already been killed by the divine monkey on the Sect Leader's shoulder."

"This Ye Xianqing has spoken rudely to our sect many times, but he has never killed any of our disciples."

After hearing this, Liang Jin's murderous aura subsided a little.

But his anger did not subside at all, and he said coldly:

"Turns out he's a mean-mouthed person."

"You should pay the price for your bad mouth!"

Ye Xianqing and Jiang Duanchao were both shocked and angry when they heard this, and their hearts were like a lit powder keg.

They could hear clearly that Liang Jin was determined to take action.

Jiang Duanchao immediately said in a cold voice:

"Great and virtuous teacher, don't you want to give face to the princess?"

"Or do you think the sword in my hand is not sharp enough?"

Seeing this, Zhao Xiling shook her head inwardly and groaned inwardly.

Canxin is loyal to her and always obeys her orders.

After all, Gu Jinfu is a member of the investigation team, and he will be respectful and obedient to Zhao Xiling on the surface.

The most troublesome ones are the gangsters like Liang Jin and Jiang Duanchao.

They are extremely combative and competitive, but both of them are masters of the time, arrogant and conceited. Once they get angry, it is easy for them to ignore what Zhao Xiling says and completely disregard the overall situation.

This made Zhao Xiling persuade Liang Jin:
"Great and virtuous teacher, please consider the overall situation."

"Before we obtain the secret manual, we must avoid infighting among ourselves."

Hearing this, Liang Jin turned around and looked at Zhao Xiling with a firm gaze, and said:
"Princess, you're advising the wrong person."

"I can't stand this, so I'm determined to start this internal conflict!"

"If you really want to persuade him, you should go and persuade him to learn to consider the overall situation and be sensible, so that he can swallow his anger."

Liang Jin raised his hand and pointed at Jiang Duanchao.

Zhao Xiling was about to speak when she heard this.

Available in the next second.

Liang Jin suddenly moved and rushed towards Ye Xianqing at a speed that was so fast that it was dazzling.

Jiang Duanchao saw this and roared:
"Good boy!"

As he spoke, he suddenly rushed towards Liang Jin, his speed was also not slow, like a tiger coming down the mountain.

Just as Ye Xianqing reacted, Liang Jin and Jiang Duanchao had already rushed in front of him.

This frightened Ye Xianqing so much that he hurriedly wanted to draw his sword.

But before his hand touched the hilt of the sword, Liang Jin snorted disdainfully, swung his hand violently, and slapped Ye Xianqing in the face like a sledgehammer.

Jiang Duanchao also stretched out his hand, bent his fingers, and grabbed Liang Jin's shoulder like an eagle's claw.

His move was a strategy of besieging Wei to save Zhao!

If Liang Jin continued to attack Ye Xianqing, his shoulder bone would probably be crushed by Jiang Duanchao!

"Snapped!!!"

A crisp and loud slap sounded, echoing in the silent air.

Liang Jin's slap was powerful and heavy, and with an unstoppable momentum, it hit Ye Xianqing's face hard.

Before Ye Xianqing could even draw his sword, he was slapped and sent flying, like a kite with a broken string, drawing an arc in the air and falling heavily to the ground.

At the same time, Jiang Duanchao's hand grabbed Liang Jin's shoulder.

"Boom!!!"

A dull sound occurred, as if knocking on everyone's heart.

Jiang Duanchao felt as if he was grabbing a piece of extremely hard steel. A powerful recoil force caused his fingers to hurt so much that it seemed as if they were going to break.

But Liang Jin turned his head and looked at him, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, and said:

"Didn't you eat?"

Jiang Duanchao was shocked, his heart filled with shock and fear, and he quickly retreated like a frightened rabbit.

He didn't expect Liang Jin's body to be so strong. It was beyond his imagination.

At this moment, he finally understood why Canxin had retreated so quickly after pressing the acupuncture point on Zhongliang, not daring to stop for a moment.

At this moment, Ye Xianqing struggled to stand up from the ground, unable to help but let out a miserable scream:

"what--!!!"

He looked extremely miserable at this moment!
Half of his cheek was slapped so hard by Liang Jin that the skin and flesh burst. The flesh on half of his cheek was completely torn open, revealing his teeth and mouth.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, dripping down his chin and forming a pool of blood on the ground. It looked extremely horrifying and people couldn't bear to look at it.

Liang Jin said calmly:

"Since you're so mean, I'll give you a slap in the face."

"If you dare to speak disrespectfully to my Red Fire Sword Sect again, you will die."

His tone was so stern that no one dared to ignore him anymore.

Ye Xianqing covered his torn cheek with his hands, blood oozing out from between his fingers. He stared at Liang Jin in horror and anger, his eyes full of hatred.

Jiang Duanchao raised his hand, and a long sword appeared in his palm, with a cold light flashing on the sword.

He pointed his sword at Liang Jin and roared angrily:
"Great and virtuous teacher! Do you really not take me seriously?!"

Liang Jin glanced at him with disdain in his eyes and said:

"If you want to fight, come on. More action, less nonsense!"

Jiang Duanchao's eyes were filled with anger, like burning flames, and he was about to rush forward to fight and avenge Ye Xianqing.

But this time.

Zhao Xiling quickly stood in front of him.

Jiang Duanchao could only stop and look at Zhao Xiling in confusion, his eyes full of confusion and anger.

Zhao Xiling said helplessly:

"Master Jiang, please give me some face."

"Get the secret book first, and we can talk about any grudges later. Okay?"

When Jiang Duanchao heard this, he felt like his lungs were about to explode.

Zhao Xiling couldn't persuade Liang Jin, so she really listened to Liang Jin and came to persuade herself?
Who do you really think you are?!
Do you really want to swallow your anger?

Do you really think you are easy to talk to? ! ! !

(End of this chapter)